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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 356.35 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 356.35 and 141.79 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 356.35 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/356.35 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 356.35 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 50,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,526.87/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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